Gent

The painting depicts the ancient city of Ghent, one of the architectural and cultural centers of Belgium, in the silence that has set in immediately after the rain.

The paving stones acquire rich shades of gray, brown and bluish-blue, as if having absorbed the sky and the rain.

The ancient buildings – Gothic and Flemish facades – stand close to each other, their high gables stretch upward, reflected in the puddles.

The painting conveys a sense of calm and melancholy, characteristic of European cities after the rain. The humid air seems to clear the streets of noise and bustle, leaving the viewer alone with the architecture, time and soft light.